WATCH: 68 boats sail off for 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The 41st Port Antonio Canoe Tournament got underway Tuesday morning after a late start due to the weather conditions at the Ole Marina, Port Antonio in Portland.
Some 68 boats were registered, and there is a large contingent from St Mary participating.
Daney-Ann Thomas, president of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, said she expects that the weather conditions will affect what comes in.
“We expect that the weather is going to affect what comes in, but these canoe fishermen are fishermen by profession, and so they look forward to this contest every year, and it’s our way of showing appreciation to what has been their profession for decades. I’m excited to see what comes in,” she said.
Fishing ends at 4:00 pm, followed by prize giving.
Yamaha is the main sponsor.
The 62nd Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, Sir Henry Morgan Anglers Tournament will start on Thursday.
(Video credit: Everard Owen)
